Larry Wiggs

Larry Wiggs peacefully made the transition from this life on January Ist, 2025. at the age of 67. He was a gentle man with a kind voice, and he carried a soft spirit around him. He was known to be a very Devoted person with family and friends that surrounded him. He never judged, condemned anyone or entertained into any gossip. He did not speak evil against anyone. His Motto was if you speak evil against or criticizing each other, then you are criticizing and judging God’s law.

Larry was Born to the late Malachi Wiggs and Alice Robinson Wiggs in Thomasville, Georgia on June 21st, 1957. Larry was baptized at Rebecca Missionary Baptist Church (Thomasville). He was a 1975 graduate of Thomas County Central High School. After graduating, he began working at Archbold Hospital in Thomasville. He worked there for 4 years. He later was employed by Georgia Crate & Basket Company (Thomasville). He retired from Georgia Crate & Basket Co. after 35 + years in 2021. Larry was a very Devoted and Dedicated employee, never missing any days from work, except for vacation days. Larry was preceded in death by his brothers, Malachi Wiggs, Jr., Nathan Wiggs, Herman Wiggs, and his brother-in-law (Nathaniel Whitte).

He leaves to celebrate his life, two sisters, Barbara Ivey of Thomasville and Eleanor White of Rochester New York, a brother, Robert Wiggs of Thomasville, and brother-in-law, Thaddeus Ivey of Thomasville. Nieces, Telica Ivey of Thomasville, Toiya Ivey of Atlanta, Ga, Cortina Johnson of Thomasville, Lativa Arrington of Thomasville, and Felisha Harris of Tallahassee Fl. Nephews, Reginald Whitte of Rochester NY, and Nathan Duncan of Thomasville, Great Nephews, Andre Ivey of Tallahassee Fl., Javius Deion Ivey of Thomasville, Quentin Thomas of Meigs Ga, Antario Ivey of Tallahassee Fl. and Lorenzo Johnson of Thomasville. Great Nieces, T’Naya Ivey of Thomasville, Tykeria Thurman of Thomasville, and Starr Ivey of Tallahassee Fl. Great- Great Nieces, Ke’Riyah Clayton of Thomasville and Jade Ivey of Valdosta Ga. Great- Great nephews,  Reginald (RJ) Arrington and Kortezion Clayton of Thomasville, and A special Aunt, Georgia Robinson Cromartie of Thomasville. Along with a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins and a wealth of dear friends.

Larry was not married due to his belief that Marriage would be a huge expense. Larry was known to spend as little as possible on any incurred expenses only with the exception of trips to attend family Reunions. It did not matter how much it cost or where. (airlines, hotels). Attending Family Reunions was very special for him, and he never missed any family reunions.

Larry was a huge fan of the Thomas County Central Yellow Jackets and would always follow them and attend the games up until his illness.  He also loved watching the NFL football games on Sundays. His favorite teams were the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Atlanta Falcons, and the New Orleans Saints. It was always on his bucket list to visit and see the football stadiums. He was able to view the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Stadium in 2022 during a leisure trip to Tampa. He had planned to visit the New Orleans Saints stadium during this upcoming leisure trip (May 2025.), but his plans changed due to receiving his wings on January 1st, 2025. Larry will be truly missed by his family and friends.